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Can anyone give me some insight into how Xander Bogaerts is shaping up?

J

Most seem to think he'll be a third baseman. He's got an excellent bat and will be an effective producer wherever he plays. I would love to see him stick at shortstop, but people question his range._________________

animaltested wrote:

On a scale from Kitten to Hitler, being close minded about music, and only listening to one or two genres is about a Boss Tweed.

Can anyone give me some insight into how Xander Bogaerts is shaping up?

J

I'm not 100% sure what you're looking for. But he had an excellent age-19 season in High-A before moving to Double-A for ~25 games at the end of the season and crushed the ball there too. The reports are just as exciting as the numbers and there seems to be a growing sentiment that he can defy the odds and stick at SS, even if just for a few years. He's a clear top 50 spec. Jim Callis said he'd be in the 11-25 range for him._________________

Can anyone give me some insight into how Xander Bogaerts is shaping up?

J

I'm not 100% sure what you're looking for. But he had an excellent age-19 season in High-A before moving to Double-A for ~25 games at the end of the season and crushed the ball there too. The reports are just as exciting as the numbers and there seems to be a growing sentiment that he can defy the odds and stick at SS, even if just for a few years. He's a clear top 50 spec. Jim Callis said he'd be in the 11-25 range for him.

Thanks. My interest is that I took him as a speculation in my fantasy keeper league. It sounds like he is on pace for useful numbers in 2014.

Surprised no one has posted this yet. As you'd expect, it was quickly denied by JWH and co:

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The owners of the Boston Red Sox are mulling a potential sale of the storied baseball franchise, and have even begun quietly shopping the team to potential buyers, the FOX Business Network has learned.

The team is owned by the Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the English football team Liverpool FC. While no final decision has been made about a potential sale, and the talks appear to be in the early stages, executives at Fenway Sports are debating whether they have the financial resources to run both teams, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

The price tag eyed for any potential sale would be a steep one, according to people who have spoke with Red Sox management: $1.3 billion. Forbes cites the value of the Red Sox at around $1 billion.

Also likely weighing on the consideration to sell the team is the poor performance of Henry’s investment company, John Henry & Co. this year, these people say. The firm, which specializes in the futures market, has had a volatile year, with funds such as his Global Analytics losing nearly 16% this year, according to the company’s website.

But according to people with direct knowledge of the matter, the biggest challenge for Henry is running two expensive sports franchises. Fenway Sports purchased the Liverpool team for $476 million in 2010, and has been widely criticized for overpaying for players who have under-delivered.

Surprised no one has posted this yet. As you'd expect, it was quickly denied by JWH and co:

Quote:

The owners of the Boston Red Sox are mulling a potential sale of the storied baseball franchise, and have even begun quietly shopping the team to potential buyers, the FOX Business Network has learned.

The team is owned by the Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the English football team Liverpool FC. While no final decision has been made about a potential sale, and the talks appear to be in the early stages, executives at Fenway Sports are debating whether they have the financial resources to run both teams, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

The price tag eyed for any potential sale would be a steep one, according to people who have spoke with Red Sox management: $1.3 billion. Forbes cites the value of the Red Sox at around $1 billion.

Also likely weighing on the consideration to sell the team is the poor performance of Henry’s investment company, John Henry & Co. this year, these people say. The firm, which specializes in the futures market, has had a volatile year, with funds such as his Global Analytics losing nearly 16% this year, according to the company’s website.

But according to people with direct knowledge of the matter, the biggest challenge for Henry is running two expensive sports franchises. Fenway Sports purchased the Liverpool team for $476 million in 2010, and has been widely criticized for overpaying for players who have under-delivered.

I'm incredibly excited for this offseason. We have over 100 million we can spend on next season's salaries alone.

Here's some players I'd like to see considered in trades/signings

Ike Davis - Mets have made him available. Wouldn't mind seeing Ellsbury involved in a deal for him and others.

Shin-soo Choo - One of the most underrated outfielders, we should be able to meet his longterm contract demands that the Indians can't meet. They're trying to rebuild, so a couple of middling prospects should do it.

Anibal Sanchez - very consistent pitcher, goes out and gives you good starts every week. Viable 2 or 3 option in a pitching rotation.

Dan Haren - Never really a fan, but he could come cheap as it appears that many MLB GMs have absolutely no interest in him (anonymous sources could be trying to keep his price tag down or are really not interested). orst case is a solid 4th option.

Shane Victorino - Should come cheap and bridge the gap to Jackie Bradley.

Matt Garza - has pitched well in the AL East before. Cubs should still be trying to move him for prospects.

Justin Upton - obvious pipe dream here as it is unlikely he gets moved and unlikely the Red Sox have the package that would interest the D-Backs. But if there were a package involving young players like Jackie Bradley AND Xander Boegarts, the D-Backs just may listen. Is such a deal worth it?_________________

wgbeethree wrote:

In all fairness it is kind of rude to just lay injured at their feet while the Lions defensive players are trying to hold a completely unrelated dance party.

Would love this, but pretty much every Red Sox beat writer is saying a deal for Cliff Lee isn't happening.

As for the Wil Myers thing, I never saw that it was officially offered, only that it was discussed. I'm going to be really upset if that story is true, and the Royals end up trading Myers to Tampa for Shields._________________

Would love this, but pretty much every Red Sox beat writer is saying a deal for Cliff Lee isn't happening.

As for the Wil Myers thing, I never saw that it was officially offered, only that it was discussed. I'm going to be really upset if that story is true, and the Royals end up trading Myers to Tampa for Shields.

McAdam is a pretty reliable source, I have no indication to not believe him_________________

Would love this, but pretty much every Red Sox beat writer is saying a deal for Cliff Lee isn't happening.

As for the Wil Myers thing, I never saw that it was officially offered, only that it was discussed. I'm going to be really upset if that story is true, and the Royals end up trading Myers to Tampa for Shields.

Well you got that part right. What are we going to do about our pitching? Nothing apparently._________________

animaltested wrote:

On a scale from Kitten to Hitler, being close minded about music, and only listening to one or two genres is about a Boss Tweed.